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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Iraq
Friday, May 07, 2004 — The American Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross are part of the largest humanitarian aid network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Guided by its seven Fundamental Principles – Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality – this international movement brings emergency relief to victims of disasters and conflicts, and improves basic living conditions of those in chronically deprived areas of the world.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. No other member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including the American Red Cross, has that unique and challenging role.
The ICRC acts as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions, reminding all parties involved in conflict to adhere to the protections outlined in the conventions for prisoners of war, wounded and sick combatants, and civilians. ICRC carries out activities related to its mission in conflicts around the globe, including Iraq.
Read more about the ICRC.
The American Red Cross provides educational programs to the public on the Geneva Conventions, the foundation for the branch of law now known as International Humanitarian Law.
Read more about International Humanitarian Law.
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